GRE Word List
AVOCATION
a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
The meaning of the word avocation is a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ignoble | characterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| connoisseur | expert |
| aver | to declare positively |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| random | a haphazard course |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
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| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |